January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 112: A Lot of Indian Brass Nutcrackers, 19th Century.
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A Lot of Indian Brass Nutcrackers, 19th Century.
A lot of four Indian nutcrackers, each crafted in brass and dating to the 19th century. This set features a variety of forms including stylised birds, serpents, and a divine female figure with a child, rendered in high relief. The handles are richly detailed with incised geometric, floral, and scale-like patterns, while the cracking mechanisms vary from curved beaks to hinged jaw structures.
L: Approximately 17-19.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.
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